Paramedic (Part-time) Canonsburg EMS

highmarkhealth; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Ambulance is hiring paramedics to deliver emergency medical care in rural Washington County. You will perform BLS/ALS procedures, coordinate care with hospital teams, and drive EMS units to patient scenes.

Candidates must hold PA Paramedic certification or equivalent, have CPR, and meet HIPAA/privacy requirements; valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related EMS training or experience.
• PA Paramedic certification or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in PA at the Paramedic level.
• CPR and medical command eligibility; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital settings.
• Drive emergency response vehicle to scenes and transports.
• Complete regulatory documentation and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Adhere to HIPAA and privacy policies; ensure patient care quality.

Education

Paramedic certification (PA)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

This position is part of Union PPFFA - F

$1,000.00 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates

Under AHN Prehospital Care Services, Canonsburg Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency care to Washington County, PA. We are seeking candidates interested in rural, community based EMS.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the pre-hospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of Emergency Medical Care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic and advanced life support to the critically ill and injured during treatment and transport in the pre-hospital setting. (50%)
• Drives emergency or response vehicle. (20%)
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards. (15%)
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• For Prehospital Response Unit: 5 years' relevant experience and current preceptor status
• Medical Command eligible
• PA certification as Paramedic or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level or licensed PA PHRN

Preferred

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Haz-Mat Technician. I.C.S 100, 200 and IS 700, 800, ABLS and ASLS
• One year experience (AHN EMS)

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire
• ACLS within 30 days of hire
• ITLS/PHTLS within 2 months of hire
• PALS within 30 days of hire
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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